Hi people! I gotta say this chapter is the saddest. Any way the stuff in bold is written by AliceinVA, my beta. I slept over at her house and let her type. I think its pretty good, and i think you will too.

Fang: Why is it so sad?

Me: You'll see

Chapter 3

Mini's POV

Let me out! I screamed to anyone around me. They all walked passed, not even sparing me a glance. I fought against the cage door, shaking it until my arms became sore. Tears of rage streaked down my cheeks as I sat there helpless.

Zane! I called desperately. I waited for his answer and was terrified that he wouldn't respond.

Mini. He replied weakly. I sucked in a breath. What were they doing to him?

Zane! Are you okay? I asked, desperate for answers.

Mini, it hurts. Help me. It hurts. My brother sobbed. I too, broke down. I couldn't save him. Not being locked up like this.

Zane it'll be okay. I tried lying.

But if it's not, I love you, Mini.

No! You are not saying your goodbyes! I won't let you! You can't leave me and Mama like this. You can't!

Bye Mini. Zane said. Then, it all slipped away. There was nothing. I couldn't hear him. He was gone. Oh, God.

Zane! ZANE! I called frantically. My brother, my twin. Gone.

"Come, Mini." The evil white-coat said. I stared at her.

Where's my brother? I demanded.

"The other scientists are testing his tolerance to pain." She said cheerily.

You're not scientists. Scientists research things for cures and to help people. You kill people. You hurt people. You're no scientist. You are a monster.

The woman looked hurt. "I'm not a monster."

Let me guess. You're not a monster, you had parental issues. Well news flash. I'm a winged child. My parents are really young. I don't care. They love me. And you took me from them. A two month old baby. You are a monster, you bitch. I said using a word I heard Iggy say. The woman fumed.

"I'm not a monster. Now come. We have to take you to surgery."

So which one was it? Mom or Dad?

"What?"

Well, what's the story behind the whole parental issues thing? Did they love your sibling more? Heck, did they love the dog more than you? I certainly would.

"Let's go." She ordered.

Oh, yeah. Taking a baby to surgery to no doubt do some sick, twisted thing. That certainly doesn't make you a monster.

She opened the cage door and grabbed me before I could escape. She took me to the OR. Four white coat men came and grabbed my arms, strapping them to a cold metal table. One put a plastic mask over my mouth and nose. I couldn't help but breathe in the gas. A few moments later, my vision was fuzzy and I couldn't think straight. My eyes wheeled and fluttered shut.

Max's POV

"Don't touch me!" I screamed at Dr. Chu, who was trying to pull the same shit he did last week. You'd think getting your manhood practically snapped in half would be a big enough hint to stop trying.

"You don't give orders. I do. Now do it." He demanded.

"Hell no! I'm not a cheap whore. I don't fuck creepy Asian men. So don't touch me." I was seething. He ignored me, stepping closer.

"I find it sad that you can't get laid by a woman your own age. And even if you kidnap a 16 year-old and try to, you still don't get any." I laughed at him. I pulled up my shirt. He had me in a skimpy black dress that was one size too small. It clung to my body, practically strangling me. I felt like I was flashing the world.

"Ah, but you don't have a choice. Take your clothes off, now." Dr. Chu commanded, but I simply laughed.

"I've seen butterflies scarier than you." I sneered at him. His eyes flashed with anger, and his cheeks flushed.

"You will listen to me." Dr. Chu tried, again. I shook my head slowly, and started tsk-ing him.

"Really, Mr. Chu, way scarier. At least his threat was some what threatening. Yours was downright laughable. Guess you'll have to work harder on that. Now, why don't you go to your office, spend some 'alone' time, and for the love of God, wash your hands after your done." I finished, smiling. I guess Dr. Chu really was determined because then he tried to slap me. Key word: tried. I dodged him, and kicked him. Hard. Let's just say I impaired his already dubious ability to father any satanic spawn. I laughed as Dr. Chu clutched his manhood, and shouted for the guards.

"Well, that went well. You might want to try to be more like your brother, 'cause he was a way better evil genius. But hey, just a suggestion," I called out as one of the creepy, still nameless, guards led me out of the room, and back to my cell . As we walked I briefly wondered how many times I would have to hurt him before he got the message. Nobody, especially him, could ever control me.

Zane POV

I woke up out of the peaceful darkness that I had passed out into to the sounds of my sister freaking out.

Zane you're alright! Mini exclaimed, her relief showing through our link.

You should learn that you really can't get rid of me too easily I responded, trying to joke.

Zane, I'm worried. When you passed out, they took me out of my cage, and they did surgery on me. Now my throat hurts, and I can't make any sounds, but that isn't the worst part. When I was asleep, I heard the white-coats talking. They have something big planned to happen to Mama. Something bad. She finished.

Mama will be fine. She'll kick the white-coats butt, just like that one time she kicked Iggy's butt after saying the word 'bitch.' I'm worried about you though. How bad are you hurt? I asked.

I'm fine, but my throat hurts really badly. Mini thought, distracted. She was still thinking about Mama, but I was mad. Nobody can hurt my Mini. No one. She's my sister, and I have to look out for her, like Daddy looks out for Mama.

Eew, Daddy kisses Mama! Mini exclaimed.

Well, I'll look out for you without kissing you.

Okay. She thought. I'm scared.

I know. We'll get through this. I'm not prepared to say good bye yet. I thought, mentally smiling. Mama and Daddy will save us. Auntie Angel says they always do. I assured her.

Yeah. I'm gonna see if I can talk to Mama. Mini pushed. Her thoughts faded for a minute.

No, she's too far. She said when she focused on me again.

We'll be fine. Just hold on. I thought.

Yeah- Zane! The white coats are coming for me! She shouted frantically. I focused on her thoughts, seeing the world through her eyes. Linda and Jonathan walked towards her. He opened the cage while Linda scooped up my sister. They carried her towards the room they kept me in.

Zane! Mini sighed in relief. Jonathan opened my door and threw Mini in. I grabbed her, pulling her to me. She hid her face in my neck.

"Go." I warned them, ready to rip their heads off.

"He can talk." Linda said.

"And so can you." I rolled my eyes. "Can you count to three too?"

Linda's face flushed and Mini giggled mentally.

Nice, Zane! Mini thought, high-fiving me.

"Too bad you'll never talk." Jonathon said to Mini in a mocking tone.

"What?" I barked.

"Our surgeons tried to repair her damaged vocal cords…" He began.

"Let me guess, you failed." I finished for him.

"Now your sister is permanently mute. She will never talk." Jonathon said triumphantly.

"For a second there, I thought you actually had some compassion. Well that's shot to hell." I said. Jonathon glared at me. Ass. I got up and kicked him. Hard. He yelped and jumped back a foot.

"Jesus! Little shit!" he yelled, lunging at me. Linda stopped him.

"Get some self control, Jonathon!" She scolded. She closed the cage door to protect us.

"Try to be less of a douche next time." I said. Jonathon lunged for me again, fury rolling off of him.

I pushed Mini to the back of the cage. I positioned my self over her, sinking into a crouch. I was ready to jump at him and rip his jugular out if he got near me. Thank God Iggy taught us how to fight. And Total threw in some tips too. Mini stood up next to me, mimicking my movements.

"Aw, isn't that sweet. The twins both ready to fight. Well guess what? I'm bigger than you." Jonathon said, opening up the cage.

"But I'm smarter than you. And stronger." I said, jumping up to lock him in a chokehold. He started wheezing and coughing. I tightened my hold on him. He was turning purple.

Zane! Stop! You're not a killer! Not like this. Mini urged. I gradually loosened my arm from around his neck. I finally threw him on the ground. He gasped for air, looking like a fish out of water.

"You've been warned. Don't touch me, Mini, or anyone else. Or you will die, slowly and painfully. I'll make sure of it." I spat. Linda cringed and called for the guards. They picked us up and carried us down the hall to a large metal door. They opened it and threw us inside.

"Zane! Mini!" Mama called, running towards us and scooped us up. She hugged us closely. "I thought I lost you."

"Mama! They made Mini mute! They did surgery on her and know she won't ever be able to speak. They ruined my sister."

"Oh, Mini!" Mama said, tears welling in her eyes. She kissed Mini's forehead.

"Maximum Ride. It seems your lover has come to rescue you. It's a shame we'll have to kill him. He might actually be useful. Unlike you." Dr. Chu said. I growled at him.

"I'm glad you finally embraced your homosexuality. But, unfortunately for you, Fang doesn't roll that way." Mama laughed.

Daddy's coming! Mini shouted happily in my head. I could practically see happiness and relief radiating in waves off of Mama. Her best friend had finally come to save us.

Fang's POV

"Fang!" Dr. M called from below deck. We were currently aboard the Wendy K. I walked down the aft stairs. Dr. M, Michael Papa, Total and Akila, and the Flock were surrounding a large screen.

"What?" I asked, only slightly bitter.

"We found her." Angel said.

"Really?" I said, smiling.

"Yeah. Let's go!" Nudge bounced excitedly. I turned towards the door.

"Whoa, hold it!" Dr. Papa said. I turned to look at him.

"We should make a plan before you go charging off." He suggested. I rolled my eyes and continued up the stairs. The rest of the flock followed. Once on the deck, we spread our wings and jumped in to the air. I flew towards the small speck about 45 miles from our boat. I flew incredibly fast, surging towards the boat that held the love of my life and my children captive. In about five minutes, we hovered over the deck. I dropped down, slamming into the middle, scaring the hell out of the crew.

"You guys stay here. Don't let them touch you." I ordered the flock. They grumbled, but listened. For once. I pushed passed them, running through the huge boat. I sprinted down corridor after corridor. I opened every door I found. There were plenty of startled white-coats and crew members, but no Max. After ten minutes, I came to a large, metal door. I practically ripped it off the hinges.

"Fang!" Max yelled.I looked at her. She was wearing a tight black dress. I blinked. Wow.

"Max." I barely whispered. Then, we were running to each other. I smashed into her, wrapping my arms around her waist as she threw her arms around my neck. She leaned up and kissed me. This kiss was different then most. She was ecstatic, and that emotion flooded everything else. I felt whole again, like the final piece of the puzzle fell into place. I tilted my head to kiss her more deeply. She pressed herself to me, conforming to the shape of my body. I'd almost forgotten what it was like to hold her, to kiss her. It was even better than I remembered. I pull back, smiling. She was smiling too, her brown eyes glittering. I looked at my kids. They were huge. They looked like three year-olds. It was kinda scary. Zane jumped into my arms along with his sister

Daddy!!! A voice called, in my head. I my eyes widened. Max's smile widened.

"Mini." She said, practically reading mind. She named her. Mini smiled and nodded.

"Wow. You named her?" I said, kissing my daughter's forehead.

"No, she named her self. Minimum." Max said.

"Minimum?" I asked.

"Yeah, she said she was like a mini version of me, so she named herself Minimum. They took them and experimented on them. They damaged her vocal cords. She's mute." Max's smile faltered the same moment mine did.

"Oh, God." I breathed. I hugged Mini closer.

I'm okay Daddy, really. I have this skill so I can talk. I don't need to talk now. Mini assured me.

"Yeah, Mini's fine daddy." Zane said. My eyes widened yet again.

"You can talk." I said. He made a 'duh' expression. Wow. Mini looked more and more like me, while Zane looked more and more like Max.

"Hello Fang." A small Asian man said behind me. The same small Asian man that tried to rape Max. I didn't say anything. I turned and lunged at him, pushing him to the ground. I punched him in the face, feeling the satisfying crunch of his nose breaking. I pulled back and he was laughing. He had a small remote in his hand. His thumb pressed the small button. Max screamed and fell to the floor in agony. I winced. He pressed it again, making Max whimper.

"Stop!" I shouted at him, almost pleading.

"Choose." Dr. Chu coughed.

"What?" I snapped.

"Your lover or your children. Choose." He cackled. I looked between Max and my kids.

"Fang…" Max warned, seeing the resolve in my eyes. "You better take our kids. I'll be fine."

"Max…" I started, a sharp pain forming in my chest.

"No, Fang. I love you. More than my own life, even. And I love my children just as much. You take them. Make them safe." She ordered, getting on her feet. I ran to her, pulling her into a hug. She pulled my face down to hers and kissed me passionately. I could feel her determination. I knew there was no way I could change her mind. I broke off and whispered in her ear.

"I'll come back for you. I love you, Max." I promised. She smiled weakly. I leaned down to scoop up my kids. They wrapped their arms around my neck. With one last look at Max's brave face, I turned to the door. I reached out to open the door. When my skin touched the handle, it shocked me.

"Uh, uh, uh." Dr. Chu said, shaking his finger. "We're not done yet."

He pressed the button again. Max cried out in pain. She fell to the ground. Dr. Chu stepped forward, an evil grin on his face. He grabbed her by her hair. He pulled out a small revolver. No. No. He put the barrel to her head.

"No." I begged. "Please, don't. No. Please."

He laughed maniacally. Max's beautiful face was distorted with fear. He pushed the barrel against her head harder. I put my children behind me, not allowing them to watch.

As if everything was in slow motion, he pulled the trigger. The sound of the gun firing was like thunder. Max went limp.

My world shattered, my mind went blank. My Max, my love was dead.

It's-sobs-so-sobs-sad!!!!! I feel so evil. Please don't hate me!!! You'll see what happens!